Woman’s Head Net (Noken)
A noken is worn hanging from the head to the back and is considered part of a Dani woman’s dress. It is woven in knotless netting from various brown shades of twisted bark fiber string. One side of this bag is further embellished with yellow and white orchid fibers.
Title: Woman’s Head Net (Noken)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 1982
Geography: Indonesia, Papua, Baliem Valley
Culture: Dani
Medium: Bark cord, orchid fiber
Technique: Knotless netting
Dimensions: 73 x 47.6 cm. (28.74 x 18.74 in.)
Classification: Costumes; accessories
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur Hampton in memory of Dr. O. W. Hampton, 2020
Object ID: H123-DAHN019